Spiritual Directors & Retreat Leaders

Spiritual Directors

Seeking the Spirit Within verifies that each person listed here has been certified by a program of spiritual direction formation and is both going to spiritual direction themselves and participating in Reflective Practices of Spiritual Directors with qualified facilitators.

Remember, it is up to you to choose your spiritual director wisely. You are encouraged to speak with one or two directors in order to establish a comfortable fit for you and the director. Let each person you speak with know what urges you to seek a relationship with a spiritual director, what you expect, and learn what you can expect from the director. Listen for the way the spirit is guiding you in your selection process.

• Rev. Jerry Albright, Lincoln -- 402-476-3391 or 402-209-4040 -- DOC  
• Gloria Austerberry, Omaha – 402-455-7751 – ELCA Lutheran
• Vicki Schliefer Buras, Omaha – 402-740-2824 – Christian, Ecumenical
• Sally Carlson, Papillion – 402-305-7704 – Presbyterian (PCUSA)
• Terry Dowling, North Platte – (308) 532-7518 – Christian, Lutheran
• Rev Dr. John J Duling, Lincoln -- 402-981-6073 -- Presbyterian USA
• Patty Forsberg, Lincoln – 402-499-5495 – Lutheran
• Nicole Geiler, Omaha -- 402-960-8401
• Deb Gray, Omaha – 402-680-6020– Lutheran
• Patrick Gregory, Omaha – 402-533-9900 – ELCA Lutheran
• Alissa Gunning, Lincoln – 402-420-2005 - Open to all faith traditions
• Deborah Hammer, Wayne – 402-518-0423 – ELCA Lutheran
• Denise Johnson, Grant -- 308-352-8154 -- UCC 1st Congregational church
• Shirley Knight, Omaha – 402-670-5467 - Lutheran
• Lisa Kramme, Fremont – 402-669-6309– ELCA Lutheran
• Anne Kubr, Lincoln -- 402-580-1898 -- ELCA Lutheran
• Rev. Deb Mechler, Spencer, IA -- 712-260-3286 -- ELCA Lutheran
• Rev. Brad Meyer, Omaha – 402-680-8592 or 402-334-1999 – Lutheran, ELCA
• April Myers, Omaha -- 402-650-5381 -- ELCA Lutheran
• Kathy Miller, Seward – 402-643-9524  – ELCA Lutheran
• Glenda Dietrich Moore, Lincoln - 402-483-5308 - Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
• Sue Sather, Omaha – 402-320-6947 – Alliance
• Greg Schuerman, Omaha -- 402-216-3212 -- Lutheran
• Gina Seebohm, Lincoln -- 402-617-3767 -- ELCA Lutheran
• Tim Stadem, Alliance – 970-219-2277 – ELCA
• Terri Storer, Lincoln – 402-440-4696 – Methodist
• Rev. Ann Sundberg, Chadron – 919-475-9754 – ELCA Lutheran
• Wendy Grasz, Blair-- 402-889-3201
• Patrick Sipes, Byron-- 612-718-7753-- ELCA Lutheran
• Ellen Keenan, Omaha-- 402-301-3020-- ELCA Lutheran
• Julie Rother, Wayne-- ELCA Lutheran
• Eric Spruth-Janssen, Humboldt-- 402-877-4425-- ELCA Lutheran
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Retreat Leaders

These spiritual directors have consistently demonstrated gifts for retreat leadership and are suggested to you by the Seeking the Spirit Within Advisory Board. They are experienced retreat leaders who are available to serve as resources and leaders for retreats in the Nebraska Synod. A customary honorarium is $60 per contact hour plus mileage and expenses.

• Shirley Knight, Omaha – (402) 468-5557; cell: (402) 670-5467
• Rev. Brad Meyer, Omaha – (402) 334-1999
• Kathryn Paisley, Lincoln – (402) 423-4769 Ext. 107;  cell: (402) 613-0600